Disciplinary Panel of the Council of the College of Physiotherapists of Newfoundland and Labrador

Department

Health and Community Services

Authority

Subsection 16(4) of the Physiotherapy Act

Remuneration

No Remuneration

Purpose:

To hear complaints regarding registered physiotherapists.

Structure:

The council will appoint at least ten registered physiotherapists who are not members of the council, one of whom will be appointed to serve as chairperson, and the Minister will appoint at least five persons, who are not registered nurses or members of the council, to represent the public interest.

Competency Profile:

Diversity in the backgrounds, skills and experience of appointed disciplinary panel members can enhance the effectiveness of a Board by bringing a wider range of perspectives and knowledge. Examples of such backgrounds may include:

Health Care

Business Experience

Public Relations

Public Sector Administration

Governance

Financial Expertise/Literacy

Legal Expertise

Qualifications:

The following attributes are important considerations in selecting members:

Interest in health care

Previous board experience

Knowledge of the physiotherapy profession

High ethical standards and integrity

Appreciation of the responsibilities to the public

Flexible, responsive and willing to consider others’ opinions

Capable of a wide perspective on issues

Ability to listen and work as a team member

No direct or indirect conflict of interest

Strong reasoning and conflict resolution skills

Strategic planning experience

Effective communication skills (written and oral)

Policy development experience

Leadership/management skills

Time Commitments:

Panel members are only required if there is a disciplinary matter or upon the call of the Chair. A disciplinary matter will require approximately one week of dedicated time (hearing, deliberations and writing of the decision).

Term:

Of the members first appointed to the disciplinary panel, one half will be appointed for a term of two years and the remainder for a term of three years and all subsequent appointments of members will be for a term of three years. Notwithstanding the term of his or her term, a member of the panel continues to be a member until he or she is re-appointed or his or her replacement is appointed. Persons appointed to the panel may be reappointed.

Vacancy Profile:

The Disciplinary Panel of the Council of the College of Physiotherapists is seeking to fill up to 5 positions. Expressions of interest are being sought from individuals who possess the background, experience, and skill-set identified in the profile and who can bring unique perspectives to the table. Consideration will also be given to a variety of demographic factors to ensure the board is representative of the population it serves.